Chess Chess is the the most famous boardgame, and considered to be an international well respected sport. The origins of the game are not precisely known, but the most likely origins lie in the northwest of India some 1400 years ago. The rules and the pieces with which it's played were determined in the 15th century. Since then only little changes have been made to the rules. In 1924 the Fédération Internationale des Echecs was founded. World Championship: Men Women Defunct: Men: PCA World Championship World Team Championship: Open Women World Olympiad: Men Women Men: World Cup Men: ACP Tour Men: ACP World Rapid Cup European Individual Championship: Men Women European Team Championship: Men Women Asian Team Championship: Men Women Asian Games: Men Rapid Women Rapid Mixed Team All Africa Games: Men: Team Blitz Women: Team Blitz International Club Competitions: Men: European Club Cup Women: European Club Cup Defunct Event: World Rapid Chess Championship